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Open Google Maps and ensure you’re signed into your Google account.
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Click on the menu (three horizontal lines) and select “Your contributions.”
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Navigate to the “Reviews” tab to see all your reviews.
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Find the review you want to delete, click the three dots next to it, and choose “Delete review.”
FAQ
Can I delete a Google review I wrote?
Of course you can! Think of it like editing a note you left on someone’s fridge—you have control over your own words.
How to delete or update a Google review that I posted?
Here’s a simple step-by-step:
Sign in to your Google Account and go to Google Maps.
Click the hamburger menu and select “Your contributions.”
Go to the “Reviews” tab.
Click the three dots next to the review you want to delete. Click “Delete review.”
It’s as easy as that!
Should I trust Google reviews?
You tell me! Google reviews are like the neighborhood gossip—usually honest, sometimes overly dramatic, occasionally pure gold. Most people share their real experiences, and if a business has loads of glowing (or not-so-glowing) feedback, that usually paints a pretty accurate picture.
BUT…
Sometimes you’ll run into reviews that feel a bit too polished (like, “I’m pretty sure the owner’s mom wrote this”), or way too harsh for something minor (like, “1 star because the napkin wasn’t folded right”). So the trick is: look for overall rating and patterns, not one-off rants or raves.
Pro tip: Check out the business’s responses too—if they’re kind, helpful, and actually care, that’s a huge green flag.
I had a TERRIBLE experiece with a local business. Should I write a negative review?
Short answer: absolutely, if you do it thoughtfully.
Reviews—good and bad—help businesses grow and help other people make smart choices. But there’s a big difference between a helpful critique and a rage-fueled keyboard smash.
Here’s how to keep it honest and constructive:
Stick to the facts. What exactly went wrong? What did you expect? What actually happened?
Be respectful. You can be firm without being mean (and people do notice tone).
Offer context. Was this a one-time thing, or has it happened before?
Provide suggestions. How could the business fix it? Business owners that care will appreciate your feedback.
And if you’re open to it, try reaching out to the business privately first. Sometimes they’ll make it right before you even need to leave a review. But if they ignore you or don’t take responsibility, a well-written review can speak volumes—for the next customer and the owner.
